Accounting Manager (Pending Board Approval)

Full Job Description: Accounting Manager

Salary/Compensation: Business Grade 9 | BG-9

Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).


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Position Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees and supports the district's accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting, bond accounting, and financial reporting.
Under the guidance of the Controller, this role ensures accurate general ledger coding and reporting in line with the State of Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS) requirements. The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting compliance with Board policies, district business practices, state and federal regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Key Functions:
• Administers accounting procedures across the District and ensures compliance with Board policy and state and federal reporting requirements
• Supervises accounting operations and direct reports, including general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, expenditures, encumbrances, and requisitions
• Manages month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and reclassification entries, and maintains financial internal controls
• Leads year-end audit preparation, OCAS reporting, and tax filings (1099s and 1042s)
• Coordinates financial reporting systems, works with ERP vendors to resolve issues, and validates Board of Education reporting for encumbrances and expenditures
• Provides payroll accounting backup and support
• Oversees bond fund tracking, encumbering, expensing, and reporting
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience

Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory accounting experience, or equivalent work
experience in a financial, analytical, or accounting field

Licenses and Certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work non-standard hours during peak periods such as month-end close, audit preparation, and year-end reporting
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify issues and solutions
• Ability to work proactively and anticipate risks or needs
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships across departments
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
• Alignment with district core values

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.